(Current as of July 1, 2023)
Office of the President
Merta M. Martin
President of the College
B.S., Duke University
M.B.A., University of Richmond
Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University
Courtney L. Brown
Chief of Staff and Liaison to the Board of Trustees
B.A., Randolph-Macon Woman’s College
Human Resources
Mr. Todd Hill, J.D.
Associate Vice President for Human Resources
Director of Title IX and Compliance
Madison Collie
Talent Acquisition Manager
Melissa R. Wright
Assistant Director of Human Resources
Office of Academic Affairs
Kevin P. Reilly
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Professor of Psychology
B.S. & M.A., Bridgewater State College
Ph.D., Lehigh University
Crystal Haley
Executive Assistant
Schools
School of Undergraduate Studies
Tim Daniels
Dean, School of Undergraduate Studies
Associate Professor of History
B.S. & B.A., Hampden-Sydney College
M.A., University of Alabama
Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara
Hailey Turner
Senior Administrative Assistant for the School of Undergraduate Studies
Carol C. Love
Laboratory Supervisor
B.S., University of Connecticut
Eileen Maher
Laboratory Assistant
B.S., State University of NY at Oswego
M.S., Rutgers University
Sarah Isley ‘15
Titmus Farm Manager
B.S., Ferrum College
School of Graduate and Professional Studies
Martha Haley-Bowling
Dean, School of Graduate and Professional Studies
Program Director/Professor of Social Work Program
B.S.W. Ferrum College
M.S.W. Virginia Commonwealth University
Ph.D., Capella University
Jennifer Whitlow
Program Assistant
B.S. Longwood University
Office of the Registrar
Kimberly J. Najduch
Registrar
M.S. Ed. Purdue University
Betsy Smith
Assistant Registrar
J.D. University of Virginia
Academic Resource Center
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Academic Credentials
Academic Credentials
Tracy Holley
First-Year Experience & First @ Ferrum Coordinator
B.S. Ferrum College
Dawn Kessler
Office Manager of the Carter Center for Academic Success
B.S. Ferrum College
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Director of Academic Accessibility Services
A.S.,
B.S.,
M.Ed.,
Tyler H. Brubaker, ‘13
Director of Advising
B.S., Ferrum College
M.Ed., Averett University
Leslie Holden
Director of Career Services
B.S., University of Oregon
M. Ed., Plymouth State University
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Director of Academic and Athletic Initiatives
B.S.,
M.H.R.D.,
Lana A. Whited
Professor of English and Director of the Boone Honors Program
B.A., Emory and Henry College
M.A., The College of William and Mary
M.A., Hollins College
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Stanley Library
New Name Here
Director of Stanley Library
B.A.,
MLS,
Daniel D. Adams
Library Assistant
A.A., Virginia Western Community College
B.A., Roanoke College
Sierra Alley
Collection Development and Technical Services Librarian
B.A. William Peace University
M.L.S., University of Central Carolina University
Rachael Walton
Interlibrary Loan Coordinator
B.A., Ferrum College
Office of Administration and Finance
Joseph Han
Vice President for Finance and Chief Operations Officer
B.A.,
M.B.A.,
Ph.D.,
Aaron Creasy
Manager of Capital Projects
B.A., St. Leo College
Business Office
Vicky A. Robertson
Controller
A.A.S., Virginia Western Community College
B.A., Mary Baldwin College
Lola Cannaday
Payroll Accountant and Cashier
B.S. Ferrum College
M.S. Liberty University
Diane H. Hodges
Accounts Payable and Purchasing Coordinator
Jessica Luther, ‘06
Director of Budgets
B.S., Ferrum College
M.B.A., Texas A&M University-Commerce
Lori Feazell
Student Accounts Associate
Student Accounts Coordinator
A.A.S., Patrick Henry Community College
Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Planning and Assessment
Barry Pelphrey
Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness, Planning, and Assessment
B.S., Morehead State University
M.A., Morehead State University
Ph.D., University of Kentucky
Ursa Johnson
Director of Institutional Research and Effectiveness
B.S., Georgia Southern University
M.S., Capella University
Kimberly J. Najduch
Instructional Design and Technology and Online Learning Administrator
B.A., Juniata College
M.S.Ed., Purdue University
Information Technology
Eugene R. Hacker, III, ‘05
Director of Networking Services
B.S., Ferrum College
Shawn P. Shirley
Director of Administrative Computing
A.A.S., Dominion College
Margaret Drakeford
Administrative Computing Specialist
Donna Jefferson
Help Desk Manager, Network Support Specialist and Academic Support
B.A., National Business College
Bradley Reed
Network Systems Specialist
A.A., Patrick Henry Community College
B.S., Liberty University
Vernese Smith
Staff Training and Technical Support Specialist
Campus Safety/Police Department
James F. “Jim” Owens
Chief of Police and Director of Campus Safety
Roanoke City Police Academy
John Acord
Police Officer
Piedmont Regional Criminal Justice Training Academy
Joseph D. “Joe” Kelley
Police Sergeant
Piedmont Criminal Justice Academy
Cardinal Criminal Justice Academy
E. Howard Painter
Police Officer
Cardinal Criminal Justice Academy
Stephen “Steve” G. Pegram
Police Officer
Cardinal Criminal Justice Academy
Timothy “Tim” G. Tatum
Police Officer
Cardinal Criminal Justice Academy
Richard “Rik” Vaughn
Police Sergeant
Cardinal Criminal Justice Academy
Mark Winn
Police Officer
Physical Plant
Brad Bishop
Director of Physical Plant
A.S., Patrick Henry Community College
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Destiney Morris ‘16
Office Manager, Physical Plant
B.S., Ferrum College
F. Allen Alderman
Purchasing Manager, Physical Plant
C. Ruben Altice
Manager of Housekeeping Services
Jon Scott
Energy Manager
A.A., Patrick Henry Community College
Jonathan Snelson
Manager of Grounds Enhancement
Kathy Creech
Mail Service Supervisor
Carrie Fisher
Mail Service Clerk
Conferences and Events
Michael Vaughan
Manager of Conferences and Events
B.A., Northland International University
M.B.A., Radford University
Ryan Sidhu
Assistant Manager of Conferences and Events
B.S., The University of Tennessee
Office of Enrollment Services and Admissions
James “J.P.” Pennix
Vice President for Enrollment Management
B.S., Roanoke College
M.S.W., Radford University
Jason Byrd ‘03
Dean of Admissions
B.A., Ferrum College
M.B.A., Radford University
Donna Metz
Senior Admissions Office Assistant
Deanna Edmonds Bullins ‘13
Admissions Counselor
B.A., Ferrum College
M.A.E.E., University of Georgia
Morghen S. Carter
Admissions Counselor
B.S., James Madison University
M.S.W., Louisiana State University
Tiffany Coleman ‘10
Assistant Director of Admissions
B.A., Ferrum College
M.A., Charleston Southern University
Joyce Creel
Data Processing Specialist
A.A.S., Patrick Henry Community College
Shawnta’ Dandridge
Senior Admissions Counselor
B.S., Radford University
Mallory Hall ‘19
Admissions Counselor
B.S., Ferrum College
Shannon E. Peters
Assistant Director of Admissions Operations
A.A.S., Patrick Henry Community College
E. Edwina Prunty
Associate Dean of Admissions
B.S., Knoxville College
M.Ed., University of Virginia
Parker Gunn
Communication Coordinator
A.A., Patrick Henry Community College
B.A., Roanoke College
Financial Aid
W. Heather Hollandsworth ‘00
Director of Financial Aid
B.A., Ferrum College
M.A., Hollins University
Denna S. Austin ‘90
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
A.A.S., Ferrum College
B.B.A., Averett College
Stephanie F. Bailey
Financial Aid Counselor
A.S., National College of Business and Technology
Julianne M. Nix
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
B.A., University of Spartanburg
Office of Campus Diversity, Wellness, and Student Affairs
Lynise Anderson
Dean of Campus Diversity, Wellness and Student Leadership
B.S., Prairie View A&M University
N.D., Trinity College of Natural Health
Aaron R. Conover ‘93
Director of Ferrum Outdoors
B.S., Ferrum College
Leslie A. Holden
Director of Career Services
B.S., University of Oregon
M.Ed., Plymouth State College
Lisa Stuart
Office Manager, Campus Engagement
Jessica Stallard, LCSW (Carillion EAP)
Counselor
Justin L. Muse, ‘05
Director of Student Activities
B.S., Ferrum College
M.A., Liberty University
Coordinator of Intramurals and Club Sports
TBD
Office of Student Life
Nicole Lenez
Dean of Students and Title IX Coordinator
B.A., Roanoke College
M.A., Clemson University
Vanessa M. Stone
Coordinator of Student Administrative Services
Edwin “Chip” Phillips ‘75, ‘77
Director of Housing and Resident Life
A.S., Ferrum College
B.S., Ferrum College
Alli Colls ‘15
Coordinator, Residential Education
B.A., Ferrum College
Leya Deickman ‘19
Area Coordinator
B.A., Ferrum College
Dyamond Howell
Area Coordinator
B.A., Elon University
Office of Institutional Advancement
Wilson Paine ‘07
Vice President for Institutional Advancement and External Relations
B.S., Ferrum College
M.T.S., Harvard University
Barton Smith
Director of Development
B.A., University of Tennessee
Brenda Martin
Executive Administrative Assistant
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Jamie Peters Campbell, ‘06
Associate Director of External Relations
B.A., Ferrum College
L. Kathi Renick
IA Database Manager and Gift Recorder
Marketing and Communications
Kristin C. Waters
Director for Marketing and Communications
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Diana Yates ‘11
Interactive Media and Design Manager
Alumni Affairs
Tracy S. Holley ‘96
Director of Alumni and Family Programs
B.A., Ferrum College
Blue Ridge Institute
Bethany Worley
Director of Blue Ridge Institute
B.A., Emory and Henry College
M.S., University of Memphis
J. Roderick Moore
Special Advisor and Director Emeritus of Blue Ridge Institute
B.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
M.A., Cooperstown Graduate Programs
Krystal Davis
Office Manager, Blue Ridge Institute
A.A.S., Danville Community College
B.S., Averett University
M.B.A., Averett University (pending Dec. 2019)
Rebecca B. Austin
Coordinator of Educational Outreach and
Interpretation
Athletics Department
Gary A. Holden
Interim Athletics Director and Sports Information Director
B.A., Plymouth State College
M.Ed., Plymouth State College
Gail M. Holley
Manager of Athletics Administrative Operations
T. J. Agee ‘98
Head Cheerleading Coach
B.S., Ferrum College
Ben Austin
Assistant Baseball Coach
B.A., Wofford College
M.A., East Tennessee State University
Carrie A. Austin
Interim Assistant Athletics Director
Senior Women’s Administrator and Head Field Hockey Coach
B.A., West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Michael Baggetta
Men’s Head Lacrosse Coach
B.S., Salisbury University
Rodney “Rod” Baker
Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach
Head Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach
B.S., College of William and Mary
Margaret Parcell Bisnett
Head Men’s and Women’s Swimming Coach
B.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Ryan C. Brittle
Head Baseball Coach
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
M.Ed., East Central University
Mikayla Cannaday ‘19
Assistant Woman’s Soccer Coach
B.S., Ferrum College
Patrick Corrigan
Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
B.A., Hampden-Sydney
Erick Cox ‘13
Head Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach
B.S., Ferrum College
Lauren Cox
Assistant Athletics Trainer
B.S., Radford University
D.A.T., Indiana State University
Robert “Seth” Crawford
Head Athletics Trainer
B.S., James Madison University
M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Enda Crehan
Head Men’s Soccer Coach
B.S., Post University
M.B.A., Averett University
Gerald D. Culler
Head Women’s Softball Coach
B.S., High Point University
Marshall Doss
Assistant Football Coach
B.A., Sports Mgmt., Emory and Henry
B.A., Business Mgmt., Emory and Henry
Ruthanne Duffy
Head Women’s Volleyball Coach
B.A., University of Virginia’s College at Wise
Richan Gaskins
Assistant Football Coach
B.A., Duquesne University
M.S., University of Charleston
Robert S. Grande Sr.
Head Football Coach
B.S., Salisbury University
M.Ed., Salisbury University
W. Bryan Harvey
Head Women’s Basketball Coach
B.S., Roanoke College
Karen M. Harvey
Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach
B.S., Roanoke College
M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Robert M. James, ‘82, ‘84
Assistant Football Coach
A.S., Ferrum College
B.S., Ferrum College
Nathan Jones
Assistant Athletics Trainer
B.S., University of Virginia Curry School of Education
M.S., University of Virginia Curry School of Education
Lewis G. “Lew” Kent
Assistant Baseball Coach
B.A., North Carolina State University
M.S., Radford University
Caitlin Keroack
Associate Head Athletics Trainer
B.S., Longwood University
M.S., Illinois State University
Kelsey Long
Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
B.A., Belmont Abbey College
M.A., Queens University of Charlotte
Breonnah Neal
Head Women’s Wrestling Coach
B.A., King University
Haley Overstreet ‘17
Associate Field Hockey Coach
B.S., Ferrum College
Ryan Riggs
Associate Head Men’s Wrestling Coach
B.A., Cleveland State University
M.A., Heidelberg University
Erin Saleeby
Head Women’s Soccer Coach
B.S., Queens University of Charlotte
M.S., Walden University
Matthew “Tyler” Sanborn
Men’s Head Basketball Coach
B.A., Guilford College
John David “J. D.” Shaw
Assistant Football Coach
B.S., West Virginia University
M.S., West Virginia University
Lucas “Luke” Summers
Assistant Football Coach
B.A., University of Mount Union
Margrit White
Assistant Coach Women’s Softball
B.A., University of North Carolina-Wilmington
M.E., Boston University
Mark White ‘96
Head Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Coach
B.S., Ferrum College
M.S., Ohio University
Nathan P. “Nate” Yetzer
Men’s Head Wrestling Coach
B.S., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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